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63 Hospitalized After Malaysia Pipeline Fire - Malaysia

This photo taken on April 1, 2025 shows the site of a gas pipeline fire in Puchong district, Selangor state, Malaysia. A total of 112 people have been affected by the gas pipeline fire, with 63 requiring hospitalization, local police said following a huge gas pipeline fire early Tuesday in Selangor state near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Firefighters are battling the fire in Puchong district in Selangor after receiving a distress call at 8:23 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 1, 2025. Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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63 Hospitalized After Malaysia Pipeline Fire - Malaysia

This photo taken on April 1, 2025 shows the site of a gas pipeline fire in Puchong district, Selangor state, Malaysia. A total of 112 people have been affected by the gas pipeline fire, with 63 requiring hospitalization, local police said following a huge gas pipeline fire early Tuesday in Selangor state near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Firefighters are battling the fire in Puchong district in Selangor after receiving a distress call at 8:23 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 1, 2025. Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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63 Hospitalized After Malaysia Pipeline Fire - Malaysia

An aerial drone photo taken on April 1, 2025 shows the site of a gas pipeline fire in Puchong district, Selangor state, Malaysia. A total of 112 people have been affected by the gas pipeline fire, with 63 requiring hospitalization, local police said following a huge gas pipeline fire early Tuesday in Selangor state near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Firefighters are battling the fire in Puchong district in Selangor after receiving a distress call at 8:23 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 1, 2025. Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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63 Hospitalized After Malaysia Pipeline Fire - Malaysia

An aerial drone photo taken on April 1, 2025 shows the site of a gas pipeline fire in Puchong district, Selangor state, Malaysia. A total of 112 people have been affected by the gas pipeline fire, with 63 requiring hospitalization, local police said following a huge gas pipeline fire early Tuesday in Selangor state near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Firefighters are battling the fire in Puchong district in Selangor after receiving a distress call at 8:23 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 1, 2025. Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Malaysia: Gas Pipeline Fire Erupts in Puchong, Prompting Evacuations 6

A gas pipeline fire erupted in Puchong, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur, on April 1, leaving more than 100 injured and prompting evacuations. Authorities reported that the fire originated from a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, and spread to several homes in nearby residential areas.

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Malaysia: Gas Pipeline Fire Erupts in Puchong, Prompting Evacuations 4

A gas pipeline fire erupted in Puchong, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur, on April 1, leaving more than 100 injured and prompting evacuations. Authorities reported that the fire originated from a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, and spread to several homes in nearby residential areas.

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Malaysia: Gas Pipeline Fire Erupts in Puchong, Prompting Evacuations 5

A gas pipeline fire erupted in Puchong, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur, on April 1, leaving more than 100 injured and prompting evacuations. Authorities reported that the fire originated from a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, and spread to several homes in nearby residential areas.

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Malaysia: Gas Pipeline Fire Erupts in Puchong, Prompting Evacuations 3

A gas pipeline fire erupted in Puchong, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur, on April 1, leaving more than 30 injured and prompting evacuations. Authorities reported that the fire originated from a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, and spread to several homes in nearby residential areas. This is a developing story.

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Malaysia: Gas Pipeline Fire Erupts in Puchong, Prompting Evacuations 2

A gas pipeline fire erupted in Puchong, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur, on April 1, leaving more than 30 injured and prompting evacuations. Authorities reported that the fire originated from a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, and spread to several homes in nearby residential areas. This is a developing story.

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Malaysia: Gas Pipeline Fire Erupts in Puchong, Prompting Evacuations

A gas pipeline fire erupted in Puchong, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur, on April 1, prompting evacuations. Authorities reported that the fire originated from a leaking Petronas gas pipeline, and spread to several homes in nearby residential areas. This is a developing story.

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Exploring Chinese culture-infused pewter products in Malaysia's museum

STORY: Exploring Chinese culture-infused pewter products in Malaysia's museum SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the museum 3. various of street views in Malaysia STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "Now I'm at the Royal Selangor Visitor Center in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur. This center is actually a museum. It is well known for its excellent craftsmanship of pewter products and many of these pewter products are infused with Chinese elements. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia. As the two countries launched the mutual visa-free policy, more Chinese tourists are expected to visit Malaysia in the future." The Royal Selangor Visitor Center, formerly a small pewter craft shop in Selangor state, Malaysia, was founded by then-Chinese pewter craftsman Yong Koon. It is r

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-CHINA-COMAC-AIRCRAFT-DEBUT

(240313) -- KUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook poses for a photo with a C919 commercial aircraft, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor state, Malaysia, March 13, 2024. The static display and demonstration flight of the China-manufactured commercial aircraft ARJ21 and C919 were held here on Wednesday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-CHINA-COMAC-AIRCRAFT-DEBUT

(240313) -- KUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows the cabin of a C919 commercial aircraft, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor state, Malaysia. The static display and demonstration flight of the China-manufactured commercial aircraft ARJ21 and C919 were held here on Wednesday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-CHINA-COMAC-AIRCRAFT-DEBUT

(240313) -- KUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a C919 commercial aircraft, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), on display at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor state, Malaysia. The static display and demonstration flight of the China-manufactured commercial aircraft ARJ21 and C919 were held here on Wednesday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-CHINA-COMAC-AIRCRAFT-DEBUT

(240313) -- KUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows the cockpit of a C919 commercial aircraft, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor state, Malaysia. The static display and demonstration flight of the China-manufactured commercial aircraft ARJ21 and C919 were held here on Wednesday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-CHINA-COMAC-AIRCRAFT-DEBUT

(240313) -- KUALA LUMPUR, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows commercial aircraft ARJ21 (R) and C919, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), on display at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor state, Malaysia. The static display and demonstration flight of the China-manufactured commercial aircraft ARJ21 and C919 were held here on Wednesday. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-MH370-DISAPPEARANCE-10 YEARS

(240303) -- KUALA LUMPUR, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People hold flowers at an event marking the tenth year since the disappearance of the MH370 in Subang Jaya, Selangor state, Malaysia, March 3, 2024. TO GO WITH "Families of MH370 victims mark 10 years since flight disappearance" (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-LANTERN SHOW

(240208) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit a lantern show ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Selangor state, Malaysia, Feb. 7, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-LANTERN SHOW

(240208) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A dragon boat lantern is pictured at a lantern show ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Selangor state, Malaysia, Feb. 7, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-LANTERN SHOW

(240208) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit a lantern show ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Selangor state, Malaysia, Feb. 7, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-LANTERN SHOW

(240208) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit a lantern show ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Selangor state, Malaysia, Feb. 7, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT

(231018) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a waste-to-energy plant in Malaysia's Selangor state on Oct. 17, 2023. China's Shanghai Electric is collaborating on a waste-to-energy plant in Malaysia's Selangor state, helping the country meet its sustainability commitments. TO GO WITH "China's Shanghai Electric collaborates with Malaysia on waste-to-energy plant" (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-CHINESE PV ENTERPRISE-NEW PLANT

(231017) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 17, 2023 shows products of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a leading enterprise in the solar photo-voltaic (PV) industry in China, at its new plant launched in Selangor state of Malaysia. TO GO WITH "China's leading PV manufacturer launches new plant in Malaysia's Selangor state" (Photo by Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-CHINESE PV ENTERPRISE-NEW PLANT

(231017) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 17, 2023 shows a new factory launched by LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a leading enterprise in the solar photo-voltaic (PV) industry in China, at Selangor state of Malaysia. TO GO WITH "China's leading PV manufacturer launches new plant in Malaysia's Selangor state" (Photo by Cheng Yiheng/Xinhua)

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10 killed in light aircraft crash in Malaysia's Selangor state: official

STORY: 10 killed in light aircraft crash in Malaysia's Selangor state: official DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the crashed light aircraft 2. various of search and rescue work STORYLINE: Ten people were killed following the crash of a light aircraft in Malaysia's Selangor state on Thursday afternoon, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said. Speaking at a press conference following the incident, Loke said there were no survivors among the aircraft's six passengers and two crew, with another two being killed on the ground where the aircraft crashed. The aircraft which departed from Langkawi International Airport at 2:08 p.m. was headed to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and had been cleared to land at 2:48 p.m., the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in an earlier statement. "At 2:51 p.m., the Subang Air Traffic Control Tower observed smoke originating from the crash site, but no mayday call was made by the ai

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Malaysia's manufacturing sales rise 3.3 pct in May

STORY: Malaysia's manufacturing sales rise 3.3 pct in May DATELINE: July 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia's national flag and Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers 2. various of workshops and factories 4. various of container vessels at Port Klang, Selangor STORYLINE: Malaysia's manufacturing sales value returned to a positive growth of 3.3 percent in May, after recording a decline of 2 percent in the preceding month, official data showed on Wednesday. The Department of Statistics of Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement that the sector's sales value reached 146.8 billion ringgit (31.58 billion U.S. dollars) in May. The expansion was bolstered by a strong 17.3-percent growth registered in transport equipment and other manufactures coupled with the continuously increasing trend in non-metallic mineral products, basic metal and fabricated metal products (8.7 percent); and electrical and electronics products (8.2 percent). On month-on-month comparison, th

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Malaysia's manufacturing PMI remains subdued in April

STORY: Malaysia's manufacturing PMI remains subdued in April DATELINE: May 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:12 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 2. various of Kuantan Port 3. various of visuals at the factory areas in Klang Valley STORYLINE: The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was unchanged at 48.8 in April, signaling that business conditions remained challenging for firms. S&P Global Market Intelligence said in a statement on Tuesday that the index has been at its joint highest level since September last year, suggesting a tentative recovery in operating conditions since the turn of the year. According to the research house, the latest PMI reading suggested that Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is running at a similar level to that seen in the final quarter of 2022, as well as modest year-on-year improvements in official industrial production data. While the

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Risks to financial stability in Malaysia remain modest: Fitch Solutions

STORY: Risks to financial stability in Malaysia remain modest: Fitch Solutions DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuala Lumpur 2. various of Malaysian Central Bank and bank notes counting machine 3. various of container vessels at Port Klang, Selangor STORYLINE: Fitch Solutions said Monday it believes that downside risks to Malaysia's financial stability remain modest and that banks remain well-positioned to support financial intermediation, despite potential negative spillovers from banking stresses in the United States and Europe. The research house said in a statement that Malaysian banks on aggregate are likely to remain on a stable footing due to robust liquidity and capital buffers, as well as a much less restrictive monetary environment. It said Malaysian banks asset quality has also remained fairly stable despite the phasing out of support measures, and it is not expecting a significant deterioration in the months ahead. Fit

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Economists see slower growth for Malaysia in 2023 amid weak external demand

STORY: Economists see slower growth for Malaysia in 2023 amid weak external demand DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia's national flag and street views of Kuala Lumpur 2. various of paddy field 3. various of palm oil plantation 4. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 5. various of offshore oil rigs STORYLINE: Economists said on Monday that Malaysia's growth is to moderate in 2023 amid weak external demand after the country registered an economic growth of 8.7 percent in 2022. Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said in a note that in view of the external headwinds and diminishing base effect, it maintained its expectation for Malaysia to grow at a more moderate pace of 4 percent this year. Nonetheless, it said China's recent reopening is anticipated to help push the recovery in tourist arrivals and lend some support to export growth. Domestic demand is also expected to continue to support g

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Malaysia's manufacturing sales rise 8.6 pct in December

STORY: Malaysia's manufacturing sales rise 8.6 pct in December DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia's national flag and Kuala Lumpur street views 2. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 3. various of factories and trucks on the road STORYLINE: The sales value of the manufacturing sector in Malaysia expanded by 8.6 percent year-on-year in December 2022 to record 156.3 billion ringgit (36.3 billion U.S. dollars) while the overall performance reached 1.8 trillion ringgit (418.4 billion dollars) in 2022, official data showed on Tuesday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia said in a statement that the expansion of the sales value in December 2022 was reinforced by the double-digit growth in transport equipment and other manufacturing subsectors (10.9 percent), particularly in the manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industries. The growth was also attributable to the strong in

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Malaysia's IPI up 3 pct in December

STORY: Malaysia's IPI up 3 pct in December DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia's national flag and Kuala Lumpur street views 2. various of traffic 3. various of trucks on road 4. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor STORYLINE: Malaysia's industrial production index (IPI) rose 3 percent in December 2022, spearheaded by expansion in manufacturing and mining sectors, official data showed Tuesday. The mining index and manufacturing index grew 4.1 percent and 3 percent, respectively in December 2022, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said in a statement. The electricity index, however, turned downward to negative 1.1 percent during the month. In terms of month-on-month comparison, the IPI weakened by 0.6 percent as against the expansion of 0.9 percent registered in the previous month. Overall, for the final quarter of 2022, the IPI grew at a slower rate of 4.1 percent as compared to 12.2

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Malaysian economy recovers with expectations to deepen cooperation with China

STORY: Malaysian economy recovers with expectations to deepen cooperation with China DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuala Lumpur street views 2. various of Malaysian Central Bank and bank notes counting machines 3. interior of an investment bank 4. various of customers doing groceries shopping 5. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 6. various of workers at the construction site 7. various of tourist and tourism spots in Malaysia 8. various of Kuala Lumpur International Airport STORYLINE: Malaysia's economy recovered steadily in 2022 thanks to improved labor conditions, increasing trade with foreign countries, among other factors. However, according to some research agencies, Malaysia faces such challenges as a sluggish economy and weaker exports in 2023. Malaysia's central bank said the Malaysian economy expanded by 9.3 percent in the first three quarters of 2022. It also estimates that the country's

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Malaysia's exports up 15.6 pct in November

STORY: Malaysia's exports up 15.6 pct in November DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST 1. various of Malaysia's national flag and Kuala Lumpur city views 2. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 3. various of container yard at Port Klang, Selangor STORYLINE: Malaysia's exports rose by 15.6 percent year on year to 130.24 billion ringgit (29.46 billion U.S. dollars) in November, official data showed Monday. Export expansion was underpinned by strong exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products as well as crude petroleum, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said in a statement. According to the statement, E&E products, valued at 53.16 billion ringgit (12.03 billion U.S. dollars) and accounted for 40.8 percent of total exports, increased by 32.1 percent from November 2021. Petroleum products, valued at 12.33 billion ringgit (2.79 billion U.S. dollars)

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Death toll rises to 13 after landslide in Malaysia

STORY: Death toll rises to 13 after landslide in Malaysia DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:26 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Malaysian landslide STORYLINE: At least 13 people have been killed and many others remained trapped in a landslide that happened in Malaysia's Selangor state at around 2:00 am local time on Friday, according to the authorities. The landslide occurred at a popular campsite in the area, with 60 people having already been rescued, according to the fire and rescue department. Selangor state fire and rescue department head Norazam Khamis said search and rescue efforts are underway for the remaining people believed to be trapped in the area, with at least 12 teams searching for survivors. The department estimated in the morning that 79 people were trapped when the disaster happened. Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency said later on social media that 92 people were believed to be trapped by the landslide. Xinhua News Agency correspond

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Malaysian economy to moderate in 2023: economists

STORY: Malaysian economy to moderate in 2023: economists DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:42 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia's national flag and Kuala Lumpur city views 2. various of customers shopping in store 3. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 4. various of workers at construction site 5. various of palm oil plantation and oil trucks on road 6. various of customers doing grocery shopping at a supermarket 7. various of tourists and tourism spots in Malaysia STORYLINE: The Malaysian economy will moderate in 2023 amid challenging external conditions and slowing domestic demand, economists said. The Maybank Investment Bank Research said in its recent report that it expects Malaysia's full-year growth to moderate to 4 percent in 2023 from 2022's growth forecast of 8 percent, mainly reflecting moderation in domestic demand. The research house sees slower growth in private consumption next year as pent-up spending from full

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-NEW PM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a press conference following his swearing-in ceremony in Selangor, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-NEW PM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a press conference following his swearing-in ceremony in Selangor, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-NEW PM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a press conference following his swearing-in ceremony in Selangor, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-NEW PM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a press conference following his swearing-in ceremony in Selangor, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-NEW PM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leaves after a press conference following his swearing-in ceremony in Selangor, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-NEW PM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a press conference following his swearing-in ceremony in Selangor, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-NEW PM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a press conference following his swearing-in ceremony in Selangor, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-NEW PM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leaves after a press conference following his swearing-in ceremony in Selangor, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2022. Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-PM-APPOINTMENT

(221124) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows then former Malaysian deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attending a press conference in Subang Jaya of Selangor state, Malaysia. Anwar Ibrahim, the leader of Malaysia's Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, has been named as the new prime minister of the country, the national palace said on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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Malaysia's economy grows 14.2 pct in Q3

STORY: Malaysia's economy grows 14.2 pct in Q3 DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:04 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Malaysian central bank 2. various of Malaysia's national flag and views of Kuala Lumpur 3. various of street views of Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 4. various of customers shopping in a mall 5. various of Pulau Lang Tengah, Malaysia's Terengganu 6. various of tourists at Malaysia's Melaka 7. various of trucks on road and container vessels at yard 8. various of container vessels at Port Klang, Malaysia's Selangor STORYLINE: Malaysia's economy registered a stronger growth of 14.2 percent in the third quarter of 2022, underpinned by strong domestic demand, Malaysia's central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), said on Friday. While there were base effects from the negative growth in the third quarter of 2021, growth was still driven by strong domestic demand, underpinned by improvements in the labor market and income conditions as well as ongoing policy supp

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Malaysia's leading index remains stable at 109.5 points in July

STORY: Malaysia's leading index remains stable at 109.5 points in July DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of container vessels at Penang Port, Malaysia 2. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 3. various of container yard at Port Klang, Selangor 4. various of container truck on road STORYLINE: Malaysia's leading index (LI) which predicts the economic direction on average of four to six months ahead, remained stable by registering 109.5 points in July, as compared to 105.2 points a year ago. This corresponds to LI growth of 4.1 percent year-on-year, lower than 5.3 percent in June, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement. Real imports of other basic precious and other non-ferrous metals persisted as the main impetus to the growth due to an increase in demand related to platinum-based metals. Looking at month-on-month performance, LI posted a negative 2 percent in the reference month as

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Malaysia's manufacturing sales value surges 23.4 pct, IPI rises 12.1 pct in June

STORY: Malaysia's manufacturing sales value surges 23.4 pct, IPI rises 12.1 pct in June DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers 2. various of container located at yard 3. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 4. various of Malaysia's National Flag 5. various drone and time-lapse shots of Kuala Lumpur landscape 6. various of container located at yard STORYLINE: Malaysia's manufacturing sales value surged 23.4 percent year on year to a record high of 153.5 billion ringgit (about 34.5 billion U.S. dollars) in June, and the Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased 12.1 percent in June as compared to the same month of the previous year, official data showed Tuesday. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), in the second quarter, sales value of the manufacturing sector grew 17.4 percent to 443.5 billion ringgit as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Th

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Malaysia's producer price index eases to 10.9 pct in June

STORY: Malaysia's producer price index eases to 10.9 pct in June DATELINE: July 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of lorries and container trucks at the entrance of Port Klang 2. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 3. various of container yard at Port Klang, Selangor STORYLINE: The growth in Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures the prices of goods at factory gate, eased to 10.9 percent in June from 11.2 percent in May, official data showed Wednesday. All sectors recorded a double-digit increase except for utility sectors, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement. The manufacturing sector, which is the highest weight in the PPI (81.6 percent), posted a 10 percent increase in June. Although the sub-sectors from the manufacturing sector recorded a two-digit increase, the magnitude of the increase has slowed down, according to DOSM. Meanwhile, the index for agriculture, forestry and

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Malaysia's exports rise 20.7 pct in April

STORY: Malaysia's exports rise 20.7 pct in April DATELINE: May 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Malaysia's national flag 2. various of landscape of Kuala Lumpur city center 3. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 4. various of container yard at Port Klang, Selangor 5. various of container truck on road STORYLINE: Malaysia's exports surged 20.7 percent year-on-year to 127.49 billion ringgit (28.96 billion U.S. dollars) in April, marking the ninth straight consecutive month of double-digit growth, official data showed Thursday. The export growth was contributed mainly by shipments of electrical and electronic products mainly semiconductors driven by global digitalization trends, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said in a statement. Meanwhile, exports to major markets notably the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, the United States, the European Union (EU) and Japan recorded double-di

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Malaysia eyes export gains amid global palm oil shortage

STORY: Malaysia eyes export gains amid global palm oil shortage DATELINE: May 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of palm oil plantation area at Pulau Indah, Selangor 2. various of palm trees and palm seed on trees 3. various of palm oil factory and oil truck on road STORYLINE: Malaysia is seeking to take advantage of the global shortfall in palm oil supplies following an export ban of the product by Indonesia, a Malaysian minister said on Tuesday. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said the country is confident that it will be able to fill the gap in global palm oil supply and urged all parties in the sector to coordinate their efforts in order to make use of the opportunity presented. "Both upstream oil palm growers and downstream oil producers in Malaysia should join hands to reap the benefit of the void following neighboring Indonesia's decision to halt its palm oil exports. As the world's largest producer of pal